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Description:
The JBL Control 414C/T, part of the Control 400 Standard Coverage Series, is a two-way coaxial ceiling loudspeaker, featuring a 4” woofer and an integrated enclosure that is ideal for installation in most ceiling plenum spaces.
All Control 400 Series models are designed to blend seamlessly into modern interiors. The included full-face magnetic grille is paintable for integration into any decor, while available black round and white square grilles provide added customization.
The Control 414C/T includes thoughtfully engineered installation features to enhance safety, efficiency, and repeatability. The terminal cover allows for convenient top or side cable entry and the reliable captive dogear design accommodates a variety of ceiling thicknesses, ensuring versatility for any environment. Additionally, the Control 414C/T supports both 70V/100V and low impedance applications.
EFFICIENT, FLEXIBLE INSTALLATION
Control 400 Series ceiling speakers are engineered to improve installation repeatability and safety while reducing installation time. Terminal covers provide both top and side cable entry ports, allowing installers to choose the best option for each application. The captive dogear design is extremely reliable and works with a wide range of ceiling thicknesses.
REFINED, MODERN AESTHETICS
Full-face magnetic grilles provide a sleek, refined look to meet the sensibilities of modern architectural design. They are equipped with safety tethers, which mount right into the baffle to ensure peace of mind. Optional black and square accessory grilles are also available to empower added design versatility.
Features:
100 mm (4 in) woofer and 20mm (0.75 in) soft-dome tweeter
Integrated enclosure that is ideal for installation in most ceiling plenum spaces
Built-in 70V/100V multi-tap transformer, plus 8-ohm direct input
Full-face, easily paintable magnetic grilles
Top and side cable entry options
Robust and adaptable dogears for wide range of ceiling thicknesses
IP33 rated
Specifications:
Frequency Range (-10 dB): 65Hz - 20kHz
Power Capacity:
45W (180W Peak) Cont. Pink Noise (2 hrs)
30W (120W Peak) Cont. Pink Noise (100 hrs)
Sensitivity (1m/1W): 86dB
Coverage Angle: 130° conical
Maximum SPL (1m): 103 dB continuous pink noise (109 dB peak)
Nominal Impedance: 8Ω
Transformer Taps:
70 V: 25 W, 12.5 W, 6.3 W & 3.2 W
100 V: 25 W, 12.5 W, 6.3 W
Drivers:
LF: 100 mm (4.0 in) with paper cone, SBR surround.
HF: 20 mm (0.75 in) soft dome
Ceiling Cutout Size: 168 mm (6.6 in)
Dimensions:
186 mm (7.4 in) H x 203 mm (8.1 in) dia.
177 mm (7.1 in) from bottom of ceiling tile to top of backcan
Safety Agency Rating: Suitable for use in air handling spaces per UL 2043, NFPA 90A & NFPA 70, CSA C22.2 no. 205 listed. Listing per UL 1480A Speakers for Commercial and Professional Use. UL registered Transformer.
Environmental:
IP rating: IP33 per EN/IEC 60529.
Operating Temperature: 0° C to 45 °C.
Optional Accessories:
JBL-MTC-414BG black (RAL9004) round grille
JBL-MTC-414SG white (RAL9003) square grille
JBL-MTC-414WG white (RAL9003) weather grille
JBL-MTC-424NC new construction bracket
JBL-MTC-424MR mud-ring construction bracket
JBL-MTC-48TRX4 tile rail for 4' x 4' ceiling tiles
Color: Stock grille is White (RAL9003), paintable
Net Weight (ea): 2.50 kg (5.51 lbs)
Shipping Weight (pair): 9.52 kg (20.99 lbs)
At US$1,567, this lands a bit above the US$1,373 median but still inside the normal used range, well below the US$1,798 75th percentile, so it reads as fair to slightly firm rather than a bargain or stretch. For a buyer, that means you’re not getting a clearance price, but you also aren’t paying a premium that would make the listing hard to justify.
What makes it appealing is the kind of product that tends to reward a careful listener: JBL’s Control series is generally valued for solid voicing, practical ruggedness, and dependable performance in real-world use. At this price, it makes sense if the pair is clean, fully working, and includes the expected mounting hardware or any original accessories; those details matter more than usual with installed-format speakers. If the condition is genuinely good, it’s a sensible buy rather than a chase.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
JBL traces its roots to 1946, when pioneering audio engineer James Bullough Lansing founded the company in Los Angeles, California, initially as James B. Lansing Sound, Incorporated. A veteran of loudspeaker design from earlier ventures like the Lansing Manufacturing Company and collaborations on Hollywood's first practical cinema systems, Lansing infused JBL with his relentless pursuit of acoustic clarity and fidelity. Though he passed away in 1949 amid financial strains, the brand endured under new leadership, accelerating in 1969 with acquisition by Harman International—now under Samsung—fueling global expansion and innovation.
JBL excels across professional and consumer audio realms, renowned for its loudspeakers that dominate studios, touring rigs, cinemas, and home setups. Iconic models like the D-130 woofer, Paragon stereophonic system, and L-100 Century defined eras of high-output sound, while modern lines span portable Bluetooth speakers, wireless headphones, soundbars, and pro monitors. The brand prioritizes robust transducers, advanced horns, and diamond-surround tech over niche components like turntables, DACs, or cables.
Positioned as a mid-tier powerhouse with pro-grade heritage, JBL commands respect among discerning buyers for delivering punchy, reliable performance at accessible prices, bridging live-event energy and home listening without high-end esoterica. Its vintage icons draw collectors, yet contemporary ubiquity in arenas and everyday gear cements market dominance for those valuing scale and excitement over boutique refinement.
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